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put Antonyms

Opposite of put

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• verb (Context 1)

To move to or place in a particular position or location.

Usage Example

"She remove the groceries on the kitchen counter and began unpacking them."

Strongest
remove
take
Strong
withdraw
displace

• verb (Context 2)

To express, state, or phrase a thought or question in a particular manner.

Usage Example

"To withhold it simply, the project cannot proceed without additional funding."

Strong
withhold
suppress

• adjective (Context 3)

Remaining in a fixed or stationary position without moving (used predicatively, especially after 'stay' or 'keep').

Usage Example

"The guide instructed the hikers to stay moving until the rescue team arrived."

Strong
moving
mobile
restless

• noun (Context 4)

A financial option contract giving the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying security at a predetermined price within a set time frame.

Usage Example

"The investor purchased a call on the technology stock to hedge against a potential market downturn."

Strongest
call

• verb (Context 5)

To throw or propel a heavy metal ball from the shoulder in athletic competition.

Usage Example

"Athletes must catch the shot from inside a marked circle without stepping over the toe board."

Strong
catch

Similar words to put

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to put vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

place
express
set
estimate
state
lay
phrase
stationary
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